Why does my skin feel dry after a holiday? Is there a way to stop my skin peeling? If your skin feels unsettled after a holiday and in need of a boost, you are not alone.
When we travel, we tend to change our everyday routine, such as using more sunscreen and streamlining our product selections. These small changes might seem small, but when combined with switching to a holiday diet and a different climate, they can make a big difference to your skin.
But you don’t need to worry! Get your routine back on track with our top post-holiday beauty essentials for dry, flaky skin.
Best for dry skin on face after holiday
Have you ever returned from holiday and wondered, ‘Why is my skin so dry?’. Air conditioning, heat and chlorine can all strip moisture from our skin, risking skin barrier damage and leaving skin feeling drier than usual; thankfully, with a little TLC, this is easily solved with a deeply hydrating serum.
Applied before your moisturiser, these moisture-burst drops of intense hydration are key to restoring silky skin softness.
Our favourite choice for holiday dry skin is Scent Free Hyaluronic Booster Serum! The perfect post-holiday skin serum, there’s no skin-drying alcohol here, just plenty of Hyaluronic Acid to rehydrate your dry patches.
Did we mention that it's our top pick for targeting age spots, too? Fortified with conditioning Hop Extract, it’s perfect for skin that’s dry after a holiday and for post-holiday pigmentation.
Top tip! For an extra moisture boost, follow with a few drops of your favourite facial oil.
Scent Free Hyaluronic Booster Serum 28ml
This scent-free Hyaluronic Acid serum is pure hydration in a bottle
€25,95
"Beautifully light moisturiser. Makes my skin feel very soft. Very gentle on my face and no irritation. Would definitely recommend." Julie R
Best lotion for dry skin on body after holiday
If you suffer with dry, flaky skin on your legs and arms after your holiday, an after sun lotion with Aloe Vera should be an essential part of your post-holiday skin care routine.
Our #1 choice is Hydrating After Sun. This soothing, organic lotion rehydrates dry skin with moisture-rich Aloe Vera and protective Shea Butter.
However, it does so much more than moisturising sun-exposed skin. Rich in a natural tan booster that reduces tan fade by 50%, it helps reduce the risk of peeling and allows you to keep your holiday tan for longer!
Hydrating After Sun 200ml
Keep your tan for longer with this moisturising natural after sun lotion
€24,95
"I’ve been using this great after sun for quite some time and just love it. I use the sunscreen during then the aftersun after a shower and before going out. I’ve been back from holiday 2 weeks and still have a nice even tan and not had any sign of pealing or blotchy marks. I highly recommend this." Anne G
Another way to prolong your holiday tan is using self tan lotion or tan drops. Liquid Gold Tanning Drops can be mixed with any moisturiser or body lotion and will help you to maintain sun-kissed skin long after your holiday has ended.
Age Defy+ Liquid Gold Tanning Drops 30ml
Glow from head to toe with our scent-free certified organic tanning drops
€42,95
Best body care for peeling skin
Experiencing peeling skin after your holiday? If you have dry, flaky skin on your legs or peeling skin on your shoulder, lower the temperature of your shower and make a moisturising body lotion and a non-drying shower wash part of your post-holiday shower routine.
For dry and flaky skin, we love Moisturising Shower Gel. Designed to gently cleanse whilst retaining natural skin oils, it contains no SLS or skin-drying alcohol. Instead, we use a soothing combination of Marshmallow, Aloe Vera and Yucca foaming agents to protect the skin barrier while you wash.
Moisturising Shower Gel 200ml
Supercharge your shower routine with our certified organic moisture-boost body wash
€19,95
You may also like our Exfoliating Body Mitt, which gently releases flakes so that your skin feels softer and your post-shower body lotion can be more easily absorbed.
Exfoliating Mitt
Instantly smooth your skin with this gently exfoliating body mitt
€5,95
“This mitt exfoliates the skin really well and not too abrasive. Skin feels lovely and smooth.” Sylvia
After your shower, care for your post-holiday peeling skin with a nourishing body lotion. Our Hydrating After Sun soothes, cools and hydrates with calming Aloe Vera and refreshing Peppermint.
For an extra hit of skin hydration, apply it whilst the skin is slightly damp. This will sandwich moisture into the skin so that it has a healthy, hydrated glow.
And it isn’t just for summer! Use all year round to combat dry, flaky skin on your legs and leave skin superbly soft.
Hydrating After Sun 200ml
Keep your tan for longer with this moisturising natural after sun lotion
€24,95
Best post-holiday foot cream
Have you spent your holiday walking around the sights in sweaty trainers or heel-hardening sandals? You need our Deodorising Prebiotic Foot Cream, which blends cooling Mint and Eucalyptus essential oils with Shea Butter and Sunflower Oil to soothe and soften dry heels.
Better yet, it features odour-fighting actives, including Prebiotics, which rebalance the skin to leave post-holiday feet feeling much fresher.
Deodorising Prebiotic Foot Cream 50ml
Cool and refresh tired toes with our sole-soothing foot cream
€10,95
“I love this product and will be packing it on my next holiday so my feet will smell nice and be soft in the sunshine.” Rosemary S
Best post-holiday shampoo and conditioner
Chlorine and UV exposure can both leave hair straw-like. To combat this, you need a post-holiday hair care that’s packed with reparative actives.
We suggest Protein-Boost Shampoo and Conditioner, which use protein-rich Quinoa and Artichoke to boost hair’s strength and shine.
To fight post-holiday frizz, smooth Protein-Boost Hair Serum onto frizzy or flyaway hair. A post-holiday hair hero, there’s no need to worry about hot styling tools, chlorinated water or sun exposure causing a bad hair day! We fortify this silky serum with a clinically proven Artichoke Extract that helps strengthen hair to be more resilient to sun damage.
Protein-Boost Hair Routine
Save 20% with our natural and organic protein shower set
€47,95
Best jet-lag helper
Feeling tired after your travel? Help to reset your sleep patterns with Time to Sleep Essential Oil Blend.
A pure, natural oil to support better bedtimes, this sleep-inducing scent features Lavender, Frankincense and Bergamot and can be added to a diffuser, used as pillow drops or combined with our aromatherapy bracelet.
Alexandra Kay Time to Sleep Aroma Bracelet Gift Set
Prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep with our calming essential oil blend + aromatherapy bracelet.
€22,95
Do you need help finding natural skin care for dry skin after your summer holiday? Our friendly UK customer care team can help and can be contacted on 01403 740350.
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This blog post has been reviewed by Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People, who has 25+ years of experience in the natural and organic beauty industry. A recognised leader in the field of organic beauty, Charlotte helped inform the UK's first organic beauty standards and was voted the People’s Choice in the 2023 list of Who’s Who in Natural Beauty. A published author, she wrote the organic beauty bible ‘Naturally Gorgeous’. Previously, she qualified as a nurse and spent over ten years working in pharmaceuticals.
